Field Care Supervisor - Epping Area in Sawbridgeworth

Location:

Epping and surrounding areas Job Type:

Full-time Role Type:

Field-based – this is not an office-based position

We are looking for an experienced, reliable, and hands-on

Field Care Supervisor

to join our domiciliary care team covering Epping and the surrounding areas. This is a varied

field-based role

combining care delivery with supervisory responsibilities. You will spend the majority of your working time out in the community, supporting our clients and care staff and helping to ensure that a safe, reliable and high-quality service is delivered. Please note: this is not an office-based supervisory role. You will be expected to undertake care calls as part of your normal duties alongside your supervisory responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Your role will include: Providing high-quality personal care and support to clients in their own homes

Completing care calls as part of the rota and providing cover where required

Carrying out new client assessments and supporting the commencement of new care packages

Completing regular client reviews and ensuring care continues to meet individual needs

Carrying out spot checks and observations of care staff in the community

Supporting and monitoring carers to ensure expected standards are maintained

Identifying and escalating concerns relating to clients, staff or service delivery

Assisting with the preparation and management of staff rotas

Responding to changes, sickness and gaps in the rota to help maintain continuity of care

Participating in the

on-call rota

, responding to out-of-hours issues when scheduled

Supporting new carers during induction, shadowing and their introduction to clients

Communicating with clients, relatives, healthcare professionals and other agencies where appropriate

Maintaining accurate records and reporting any safeguarding, medication, health or wellbeing concerns promptly

About You We are looking for someone who is confident working independently in the community and who understands the realities of domiciliary care. You should: Have previous experience working in domiciliary/home care

Have a good understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding

Be confident supervising and supporting care staff

Be able to assess situations and make sensible decisions when working independently

Be organised and able to manage changing priorities

Be comfortable dealing with rota changes and unexpected issues

Be willing and able to provide hands-on care

Be flexible and willing to participate in an on-call rota

Have good written and verbal communication skills

Be reliable, approachable and professional

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential due to the field-based nature of this role. What We Offer You will be joining a supportive local care service where you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with both clients and care staff and play an important role in maintaining the quality and reliability of the service. This position would suit an experienced Senior Care Assistant, Care Coordinator or Field Care Supervisor who enjoys being out in the community and wants a role combining

hands-on care, staff supervision and service coordination

. If you are passionate about delivering good-quality home care and are looking for a varied role where no two days are quite the same, we would love to hear from you.